1. Mission & Editorial Independence

• We are committed to showcasing Africa’s luxury, business, and cultural excellence while maintaining complete editorial independence from advertisers, sponsors, or commercial interests.

• Our content decisions—from featured stories to cover subjects—are guided solely by journalistic merit and alignment with our standards of quality and relevance 

2. Accuracy & Fact‑Checking

• All articles are subject to rigorous fact-checking. Key factual claims, statistics, quotes, and images are verified through reliable, primary sources whenever available.

• Any errors identified post-publication will be corrected transparently and promptly with a correction notice.

3. Distinction Between News, Opinion & Sponsored Content

• News/Features present verified facts, compelling narratives, and expert interviews without bias.

• Opinion pieces, commentaries, and sponsored features are clearly labeled—for example, “Opinion”, “Analysis”, or “Sponsored”—to avoid misleading readers .

4. Transparency & Attribution

• All contributors must declare any financial or personal interests related to the content (e.g. brand partnerships, paid affiliations). Any relevant disclosures will be included in the published article.

• Sources are fully attributed—hyperlinked when possible—and quotes are verbatim or clearly paraphrased with context.

5. Respect, Diversity & Inclusivity

• We celebrate a wide spectrum of African voices and perspectives—from established powerhouses to emerging innovators—ensuring diverse and equitable representation across region, gender, socioeconomic background, and community .

• We will not publish content containing hate speech, gratuitous profanity, or defamatory/derogatory language. Contributions with discriminatory language or tone will be edited or rejected.

6. Cultural Sensitivity

• Lifestyle pieces—especially referencing culture, tradition, or heritage—must be treated with respectful authenticity. Content creators should consult local experts or community representatives where appropriate.

• Submitted content undergoes review by the editorial team. Substantive edits are tracked and shared with the author before publication; in case of writer disagreement, final editorial discretion remains with the magazine.

• Corrections are clearly labeled and timestamped. A published correction near the original piece includes a description of the error and the remedy.

8. Conflicts of Interest

• Editorial staff and contributors must avoid featuring individuals/orgs in which they have a significant financial or personal stake. If unavoidable, full disclosure is required both internally and published with the article.

• Editorial hiring decisions are independent of sponsorship and advertising.

9. Ethical Image & Media Use

• We only use images that are licensed, public domain, or used with explicit permission. All visuals are clearly credited.

• AI-generated content or imagery is transparently labeled as such.

10. Corrections & Reader Feedback

• We welcome corrections, clarifications, and reader feedback via our editorial inbox (editor@empiremagazineafrica.com). All messages will be reviewed and acknowledged within 5–7 business days.

• We commit to investigating serious concerns (e.g. factual errors, ethical breaches) and publishing follow-up statements for major issues.